Bob Marley Day in Jamaica

Many of us are familiar with Bob Marley’s famous songs and even know the lyrics by heart. But there is so much more to this renowned musician beyond his international rock ‘n’ roll stardom.

Here are several interesting facts you may not know about this reggae icon.

The Name His Mother Gave Him. He Was A Palm Reader Before He Was A Singer. He Had Many Children. Marley married a local Sunday school teacher named Rita Anderson when he was 21 and they stayed married until his death. He adopted Rita’s daughter and the couple went on to have four children. He Received An Order Of Merit From Jamaica. He Was Given The Peace Medal From The United Nations (1978). He Is Sixth On Forbes’ List Of Highest-Earning Dead Celebrities. His Children Are Carrying On His Legacy.